12-Year-Old Girl Chases Down Would-Be Burglar Through Tennessee Soybean Field
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A 12-year-old Tennessee girl chased a burglar through a soybean field after she and her grandmother caught him trying to break into their home last week.

The Crockett County Sheriff’s Department said the incident took place just after 6 p.m. on July 17, WREG reported.

“She was with her grandmother, but the suspect was trying to break into her home, and the grandmother and the 12-year-old began a pursuit to try to detain this individual for law enforcement,” said sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Stephen Sutton.

Sutton said another person happened to be passing by and saw the chase through the field. The grandmother told him what was going on.

“He went around the corner to another road, and he saw the 12-year-old girl still in pursuit,” said Sutton, adding that the witness grabbed Robert W. Sills and held onto him until a farmer showed up with zip ties.

Deputies arrived and discovered that Sills was wanted on an outstanding warrant and now faces charges of criminal trespass and aggravated attempted burglary.

“We don’t encourage juveniles to take matters in their own hands…we prefer for them to call 911 and let the authorities do their jobs. In this particular case she was not hurt and her courage and bravery is exemplary,” said Sutton.

Sheriff Troy Klyce said his department commends “the bravery of the young girl and appreciate the assistance rendered by witnesses.”

“I am especially glad the young lady was not hurt by this nuisance in our community,” he added.

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